If you’ve ever heard someone refer to a group of animals as a “murder of crows” or a “parliament of owls,” you’ve experienced the mysterious and often hilarious world of collective nouns. What is a collective noun? Collective nouns are used to describe a group of animals or people, and they often reflect the characteristics …
Naming your new puppy is an exciting experience, but it can also be a difficult one. After all, you want to give your puppy a name that reflects their unique personality and one that you can easily call out in the park. It’s a big decision, but it’s also a fun one! More importantly, choosing …
The biggest dog breed in the world is the English Mastiff. These giant fluffy boys originally evolved from Roman dogs used for purposes of war (poor pups). They typically weigh in at 170 to 240 pounds, but the largest dog ever recorded was an English Mastiff that weighed in at a whopping 343 pounds (156 …
You find yourself wanting to take a day trip to visit the historic Overtoun House, a 19th-century mansion and estate built in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It was first built in 1863 by a man named James White. The stunning building has a storied past of being owned by an industrialist turned baron, housing injured soldiers …
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“We’re all of us guinea pigs in the laboratory of God. Humanity is just a work in progress.”-Tennessee Williams When I was a kid, my family adopted this strange little beast called a guinea pig. Wilbur would oink incessantly when we opened the fridge to give him lettuce. He’d stand on his hind legs and …
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